Hiking the Ladder Canyon Trail with kids was one of the most memorable adventures from our family trip to Palm Springs, but it was also one of the hikes we debated the most before doing. Our kids were only 4 & 6 years old at the time and we were unsure if a hike that involves ladders and slot canyons was a good choice for our family.
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Palm Springs with Kids: 4-Day Family Itinerary
Looking for a fun and easy place for a family vacation? You will love a trip to Palm Springs with kids. Blessed with palm trees and blue skies, family-friendly Palm Springs is a charming, small city with a pleasant desert climate.
Joshua Tree with Kids: 9 Fun Things to Do
When we started looking for things to do in Joshua Tree with kids, we knew we wanted more than a quick stop at Skull Rock and a few roadside viewpoints. We were travelling with our kids, aged 4 and 6 at the time, and planned to spend four days exploring Joshua Tree National Park at the start of peak season in mid-February.
Valle de Bravo with Kids: A 5 Day Itinerary
Nestled high in the mountains on the shores of beautiful Lake Avándaro, Valle de Bravo, Mexico is a wonderful place for a family vacation. Valle de Bravo is a popular weekend getaway for many Mexico City families, so after spending 5 days in Mexico City with kids we thought we’d join them!
Things to Do in Utah With Kids (Mighty 5 Road Trip)
With a staggering five US national parks, Utah is the perfect place for a road trip with kids! Each of the national parks in Utah has its own charm and character, so it may be hard to decide. We visited each of the Mighty 5 national parks on our 3-week road trip in Utah with kids. This post will share our favorite things to do in Utah with kids, in hopes that it will help you plan the very best family road trip to Utah possible.
Bryce Canyon National Park with Kids: Best Hikes + Tips
We visited Bryce Canyon National Park with kids in mid-April (our two kids were 3 & 5 at the time). Our family loves being active while enjoying the beauty of nature, so Bryce Canyon was a perfect outdoor destination for us. We spent 5 days hiking in Bryce Canyon with kids and enjoying all the beauty it has to offer.
Arches National Park with Kids: Best Hikes + Easy Walks
We visited Arches National Park with kids in April as part of our 3-week Utah family road trip. Our family loves being active and enjoying the beauty of nature, so visiting Arches National Park with kids was something we knew we had to do.
Delicate Arch Trail in Arches National Park with Kids
The Delicate Arch Trail is the most popular hike in Arches National Park for good reason. The hike to Delicate Arch is scenic and enjoyable, and the up-close views of this highly photogenic arch are pretty incredible.
Devil’s Garden Trail in Arches National Park With Kids
The Devil’s Garden Trail in Arches National Park has some of the park’s most outstanding scenery. Unfortunately for families with smaller kids, it is also one of the most difficult hikes within the park. This doesn’t mean that you need to stay away though; families can easily do a lot of this trail and enjoy some epic scenery along the way.
Capitol Reef National Park With Kids: Hikes + Tips
We visited Capitol Reef National Park with kids in early-May (our two kids were 5 & 3 years old at the time). To be honest, before we planned our family road trip to Utah, we hadn’t even heard of Capitol Reef National Park. We were well aware of Utah’s other four super-star national parks, so we were intrigued to discover Utah has a fifth national park – Capitol Reef!